According to the Belarusian Ministry of Energy, Akhmedkhadjaev met with Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz on August 5 to discuss cooperation.
Uzatom noted that the visit was organized “on the instruction of the president of Uzbekistan, with the aim of thoroughly studying Belarus’s experience in the construction and operation of nuclear power plants, and applying this knowledge in the implementation of Uzbekistan’s first NPP project.”
During the meeting, the two sides discussed key areas of cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, including the integration of a large-scale NPP into the national energy system, experience in setting up physical protection systems, handling spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste, and strategies for public engagement in nuclear projects.
Minister Moroz stated that Belarus is open to cooperation and ready to share its expertise in the nuclear field.
“We welcome Uzbekistan’s decision to join the club of countries using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and to implement a national nuclear program,” he said.
He added that if Uzbekistan is interested, Belarus could potentially participate in the construction of a nuclear power plant in the country. During the visit, the Uzatom delegation is also expected to tour the Belarusian NPP and identify potential areas of cooperation with Belarusian specialists.
Uzatom reported that the Belarusian side provided information on the infrastructure developed to support NPP construction and operation. They also shared insights into the organization of rotational housing settlements, construction of a dedicated town for NPP staff, and efforts to localize production.
Minister Moroz emphasized that the construction and commissioning of the Belarusian NPP had not only strengthened the country’s energy security, but also spurred rapid development in related sectors – such as the electrification of residential areas for heating, expansion of electric transport, and the implementation of innovative projects in key economic sectors.
